Weight Gain Diet

Underweight May be Unhealthy and May Require
You to Gain Weight

Having a body mass index of 19 or under is
considered unhealthy, and can be just as unhealthy as being overweight.
If you are underweight, please consult your doctor about adopting a weight
gain diet.

500 Calories Extra For Optimum Weight Gain
Diet

Most dietitians agree that an extra 500 calories
a day on average is the optimum amount to help most underweight people
gain weight. On average, this would mean a gain of 1 pound per week.

Underweight - Eating Less than You Think

Even though there does not seem to be a lot
of research available on why some people should be below a healthy weight,
underweight people tend to eat less calories and also tend to exercise
more. Just like many overweight people eat more than they think, many
underweight people eat less than they think.

Healthy Weight Gain Diet

The key to a healthy weight gain diet is
to eat more calorie-dense, but healthy foods. A high-fat diet of junk
foods or high in saturated fat is not recommended.

Advice on Diets

Special diets or diet plans with special
diet foods are sometimes needed for particular health conditions. Ask
your doctor, dietitian or nutritionist about your personal dietary needs.
Otherwise, a balanced diet program containing foods from all the nutritional
food groups is best.